The seaside

Beach, cliff, sea, harbour, boats and how the seaside is different from a town

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What is the sandy part of the seaside called? A) A field B) A beach C) A park D) A road
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What is a tall, steep wall of rock by the sea called? A) A hill B) A cliff C) A road D) A pond
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True or false? Sea water is salty. A) True B) False
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Fill in the blank: A safe place where boats can stop is called a ___.
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Match each thing to where you would see it. Match each item on the left to one on the right. Left: Sandcastle, Fishing boats, Seagulls, Big shopping centre Right: The beach, The harbour, The seaside, An inland town
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Which of these would you most likely see at the seaside but NOT in an inland town? A) A school B) A pier with shops on it C) A bus stop D) A library
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True or false? Cliffs are safe to play right next to. A) True B) False
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Which of these is something you would NOT find at the seaside? A) Sand B) Seagulls C) A snow-covered mountain D) Boats
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Put these in order: where do they go from the sea, up to dry land? Put these in order: Cliff (high up), Sea (water), Beach (sand)
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Answer key

The seaside · for parents and teachers

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A beach
A beach is the sandy or stony area beside the sea.
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A cliff
A cliff is a steep wall of rock. Cliffs are often found by the sea.
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True
True. Sea water is salty. That is why you should not drink it.
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harbour
A harbour is a safe spot where boats can stop and tie up.
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Sandcastle → The beach; Fishing boats → The harbour; Seagulls → The seaside; Big shopping centre → An inland town
Sandcastles are on beaches, boats are at the harbour, seagulls are by the sea, and big shopping centres are usually in towns.
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A pier with shops on it
Piers stick out into the sea, so you find them at the seaside. Schools, bus stops and libraries are in towns everywhere.
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False
False. Cliffs are dangerous. You could fall, so you should always stay well back from the edge.
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A snow-covered mountain
Snowy mountains are usually inland, not at the seaside. Sand, seagulls and boats are common at the seaside.
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Sea (water), Beach (sand), Cliff (high up)
First you have the sea, then the beach by the water, then the cliff rising up high above.